The receipt bearing the signature of the conquistador was taken some 30 years ago. It turned up at an auction in Massachusetts, and the F.B.I. stepped in.
Tag: Robberies and Thefts
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Thieves Steal Ancient Gold Coins From German Museum
The theft played out like the plot of a movie. The artifacts could be worth $1.7 million if sold to dealers — or $260,000 if melted down.
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The Bike Thieves of Burlington, Vermont
A hunt for stolen goods has put citizens and business owners in the center of a debate about policing and a growing, sometimes violent, problem with crime.
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The Sunday Read: ‘Taken Under Fascism, Spain’s “Stolen Babies” Are Learning the Truth’
Thousands of Spanish children were taken from hospitals and sold to wealthy Catholic families. This is Ana Belén Pintado’s story.
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An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car
In Portland, vehicle thefts have soared, and the police say they are focused on other crimes. Now victims are helping each other track down their own cars.